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DC's Free Comic Book Day release has been revealed: a reprint of 2006's Action Comics #844, the first part of the "Last Son" story co-written by Geoff Johns and Richard Donner, with art by Adam Kubert.

The issue also features a preview of the upcoming Man of Steel series by writer Scott Snyder and artist Jim Lee.

This ties to both the June 14 debut of the Man of Steel feature film, and a new collected edition of the "Last Son" story titled Superman: Last Son of Krypton, released earlier this month. "Last Son" paired DC writer Johns — now the company's chief creative officer — with Donner, who directed the 1978 Superman film and part of Superman II.

Strict31 wrote:I'm not sure that combining the nigh-uncontrollable power of LOLtron with the Nacireman is a good idea. Some years from now, when mankind is on the verge of extinction, we'll be able to look back and remember this moment, and say, "DANG."

Lord Simian wrote:Wait, wait... DC's free giveaway book... Is part one of a story that doesn't feature the Superman in their current books, and isn't in continuity anymore? Just to drive sales of ONE trade paperback?

The only reason I can see DC reprinting "Last Son" is because Zod is in it, and Zod is in the new movie.

"I have my heroes, but no one knows their names"- Sons of the Desert

Strict31 wrote:I'm not sure that combining the nigh-uncontrollable power of LOLtron with the Nacireman is a good idea. Some years from now, when mankind is on the verge of extinction, we'll be able to look back and remember this moment, and say, "DANG."

Lord Ice wrote:DC's big chance to promote and further tease The Trinity War even more, and this is what they choose to do instead.

Yeah, because there's nothing like a Superman movie coming out this year, right?

Honestly, if a non comics reader walks in to a LCS on Free Comic Book Day what is more likely to pick up - a free Superman comic, or a free Trinity War comic? Yeah, I thought so.

"I have my heroes, but no one knows their names"- Sons of the Desert

Strict31 wrote:I'm not sure that combining the nigh-uncontrollable power of LOLtron with the Nacireman is a good idea. Some years from now, when mankind is on the verge of extinction, we'll be able to look back and remember this moment, and say, "DANG."